Charles Perkins talking with Aboriginal residents at Moree, February 1965. Source: Wikimedia.
The School of History offers a range of scholarships and prizes to students.
Further information on scholarships offered within the Australian National University is available on the ANU Scholarships page .
Undergraduate students
Anne Fraser Prize for American Studies
The prize shall be awarded to the student who, in that year was enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of Bachelor in the ANU College of Arts and Social Science.; and achieved the best result, as shown by the award of the highest mark, in any major piece of written work in a first, second or third year courses in American History.
David Campbell Prize
The prize shall be awarded to the student who, in that year was enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences; submitted the best piece of written work which shows the most promise in the writing of Australian History as a branch of literature.
Lady Isaac Prize
The objective of the prize is to recognise the accomplishments of a student in any one year who achieves the highest final result in a course focussed on Australian history.
Mick Williams Prize
The prize shall be awarded to the student who, in that year was enrolled in a program leading toward the award of a degree of Bachelor with Honours in the ANU College of Arts and Social Science; achieved the best result as shown by the award of the highest mark in the course History IV Honours (HIST4005).
Higher Degree Students
Minoru Hokari Scholarship for Australian Indigenous History
The Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarship is to assist a Higher Degree Research (HDR) student enrolled in an Australian university conduct fieldwork or related research in Australian Indigenous history.
John Molony Prize
The prize shall be awarded each year to a person who: had been enrolled in the School of History in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences; completed requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University in the previous calendar year; and in the opinion of the Selection Committee submitted the best thesis in history.
Allan Martin Award
The Allan Martin Award is a research fellowship intended to assist early-career historians further their research in Australian history. It is offered by the Australian Historical Association.
Patrick Troy Memorial Prize in Urban and Environmental Studies
In honour of the work of Professor Patrick Troy, this $1000 prize is awarded annually to a student working in the areas of urban systems, sustainability, and environmental change. Honours and Masters students from across the University are welcome to submit theses on these areas for consideration for this award.
Professor Troy AO (1936-2018) was a pivotal figure in urban research in Australia and renowned internationally. He was a civil engineer, town planner, public servant, academic, mentor, and generous educator, who was passionate about producing liveable cities that ensured fairness and equity as well as environmentally sustainable outcomes. His numerous books and other publications helped shape public policy and changed the role of government in urban and regional development.
Please contact Assoc. Prof. Ruth Morgan, Director of the Centre for Environmental History, for more information.